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Alan Schomaker, MBA

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Chief Information Officer at Loyola University New Orleans
📍 Metairie, Louisiana, United States

Alan is a results-focused CIO at Loyola University New Orleans with over 25 years of experience leading complex digital transformations and major system migrations. He is an expert in IT governance, modernizing legacy systems, and cybersecurity alignment. Alan holds an MBA from the University of New Orleans and a B. S. from Louisiana State University.

Outside of his executive role, Alan is a New Orleans native who resides in Metairie with his family. He is a Taekwondo instructor, a martial art he began after his son started lessons, and notes that its principles mesh with his personal leadership style. He is also passionate about professional development and community engagement.

He successfully achieved 100% data recovery and rebuilt the entire IT infrastructure from scratch after Hurricane Katrina devastated his data center.

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Experience
26 Years
Current Role
Chief Information Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Metairie, Louisiana, United States
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Digital Transformation
He has led multiple ERP implementations and directed high-stakes transitions from mainframe systems to modern cloud and SaaS solutions at Loyola University.
Resilient Leadership
He has extensive experience leading IT teams and operations through major crises, including Hurricanes Katrina and Ida, ensuring business continuity and project success under extreme pressure.
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Career

Work history

2-2021
Chief Information Officer
Loyola University New Orleans
4-2014 - 1-2021
IT Director
Louisiana Cancer Research Center
4-2012 - 1-2021
IT Director, Database & Support Services
LSU Health Sciences Center
9-2001 - 4-2012
DBA Project Coordinator / Team Manager
LSU Health Sciences Center
3-2012 - 10-2014
Instructor
University of Phoenix
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Education
2004 - 2006
MBA
University of New Orleans
1984 - 1987
B.S.
Louisiana State University
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